Good morning, Meigs County. Remember when school security meant a trusty hall monitor with a clipboard? Those days are going the way of chalkboards and overhead projectors. Belpre High School is stepping into the future with a high-tech badge system that would make James Bond jealous, while student Grant Morrison is getting real-world IT experience that might just land him in Silicon Valley one day.
In the realm of community health and safety, our local heroes are tackling challenges on multiple fronts. While Athens County deputies navigate an uptick in mental health calls, there's a bright spot in healthcare access - Dr. "D-B" Dunkle-Blatter has brought her surgical expertise to O'Bleness Hospital, proving that sometimes the best additions to a community come wearing scrubs instead of capes.
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🔐 Belpre schools boost security with high-tech door badge system. The Ohio district has installed card readers on nearly every high school door, moving away from traditional keys as part of a major security upgrade. In sports news, both boys' and girls' basketball teams are heading into crucial district tournament games this weekend. The school board also celebrated their "Friday Option" program, where junior Grant Morrison gains real-world IT experience. Additionally, the district welcomed new English teacher Conner Baker, who's transitioning from student teaching to fill an unexpected vacancy.
🚔 Small Ohio town grapples with mental health calls and vehicle break-ins. Over a six-day period, Athens County Sheriff's deputies responded to multiple mental health crises, with several individuals requiring hospital transport for evaluation. The report details various incidents including vehicle break-ins in The Plains, an injured dog investigation, and the arrest of a 37-year-old man on felony warrants. Deputies also handled domestic disputes, noise complaints, and trespassing issues across Athens County between February 13-17, 2025. Most cases involved routine patrols and wellness checks, with several investigations still pending.
👩⚕️ Rural Ohio hospital welcomes new general surgeon to boost healthcare access. Dr. Dunkle-Blatter, known affectionately as "D-B," has joined the medical staff at OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital in Athens after relocating with her husband. Having spent 15 years in Ohio previously, the surgeon felt Athens was "the right place" to continue her medical career. The addition strengthens the hospital's surgical capabilities and demonstrates ongoing efforts to expand medical services in southeastern Ohio.
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